Public transit ridership continues to climb toward pre-pandemic levels in Nevada County. Nevada County Connects’ Transit Services Manager Robin Van Valkenburgh says they’re projecting 135-thousand passenger trips this year. Ridership was 165-thousand before COVID concerns shut down service for a … Read more >

The Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation is now 40 years old. And Executive Director Sandra Barrington says that’s spotlighted in their spring newsletter that’s just been released… click to listen to Sandra Barrington Barrington says readers will embark on a … Read more >

It’s considered critical to getting state and federal funding. It’s the annual Point in Time Count of the local homeless population. And the results are now out for Nevada County. This year’s count, mostly conducted on January 24th, came up … Read more >

Nevada City is expected to take another step, this week, in what’s expected to be a slow transition away from its coin-only parking meters. City Engineer Bryan McAlister will be asking the City Council, at its meeting Wednesday night, to … Read more >

The recent rain, combined with a rapid increase in temperatures this week, means even more breeding grounds for mosquitos. So it’s good timing for the first of five mosquito fish giveaways to be happening on Thursday, outside the Rood Center. … Read more >

It’s considered the biggest meadow on the west slope of the Northern Sierra. And the South Yuba River Citizens League is excited to begin Phase Two of restoration of the 485-acre Norden Meadow, in Soda Springs, later this summer. SYRCL … Read more >

Ahead of their 122nd annual ceremonies later this month, the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of the eleven awards. The awards recognize locals for their time, actions, talents, and dedication, among other attributes. And Chamber Executive … Read more >

Election officials’ turnover continues to be significant in California, since the November 2020 presidential contest. A report from UCLA researchers, working with the BiPartisan Policy Center, shows turnover reached 57-percent by 2022, a record high. But it’s now down to … Read more >

With mostly dry and warmer days ahead, Cal Trans is gearing up for another busy construction season, including in Western Nevada County. And Highway 20 will be a major focus, between Grass Valley and Smartsville. There were five seasons of … Read more >

This looks like a good week to go on a hike. But PG and E is asking you to stay clear of recreation areas close to their work area and flyover zone for the South Yuba Pipe repair project. The … Read more >